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Deutsche Bank’s CEO is doubling down on defense investment
Deutsche Bank is doubling down on defense investment as a broader European drive to rearm unlocks fresh capital in the region. Speaking to CNBC’s Annette Weisbach at the Tag der Industrie conference in Berlin on Monday, Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing said that the German lender has increased its exposure to the defense industry to […]
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Stock futures rise after Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire is in effect: Live updates
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 23, 2025. NYSE Stock futures rose early Tuesday after President Donald Trump said that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran had come into effect, marking the latest sign of easing tensions in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 350 […]
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Amazon to invest £40 billion in the UK over next three years
An Amazon warehouse in Warrington, England. Nathan Stirk | Getty Images LONDON — Amazon will invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the U.K. over the next three years, the e-commerce titan announced Tuesday. The company said it plans to spend the money on building four new fulfillment centers — large warehouses where it prepares orders […]
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Oil prices shed 2% as Iran-Israel ceasefire eases concerns over supply, Strait of Hormuz closure
Brent crude prices pared gains from the previous session and fell nearly $2 on Friday after the White House delayed a decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, but they were still poised for a third straight week in the black. Ilan Rosenberg | Reuters Oil futures fell sharply on Tuesday as a freshly […]
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European stocks open 1% higher after Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
European stocks open higher We’re 20 minutes into Tuesday’s trading session, and the regional Stoxx 600 is up by around 1.2%. Travel and leisure stocks are leading the gains, with airlines jumping after the announcement of an Israel-Iran ceasefire. The Stoxx Travel and Leisure index was last seen trading 4.2% higher, putting it on track […]
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Conflict or ceasefire, most markets remain unfazed — here’s why
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 13, 2025. NYSE Global equities posted muted gains Tuesday, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire timeline between Iran and Israel, as well as growing signs of fatigue toward Trump’s policymaking. The MSCI World index, which tracks over a thousand large […]
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NATO wants allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense: This chart shows how hard it could be
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the NATO summit in Watford, in London, Britain, December 3, 2019. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Before this week’s annual NATO summit had even begun, allies reportedly agreed on Sunday to hike their defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product […]
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Virgin Australia shares soar 8.3% in $439 million IPO debut
Aircraft operated by Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. stand at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, August 17, 2020. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Virgin Australia shares rallied 8.3% on Tuesday, after its 685 million Australian dollar ($439 million) initial public offering, a transaction dealmakers hope will revive a subdued listings market. The airline sold 236.2 million shares at AU$2.90 each, valuing it at […]
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DeepSeek aids China’s military and evaded export controls, US official says: Reuters
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images AI firm DeepSeek is aiding China’s military and intelligence operations, a senior U.S. official told Reuters, adding that the Chinese tech startup sought to use Southeast Asian shell companies to access high-end semiconductors that cannot be shipped to China under U.S. rules. The U.S. conclusions reflect a growing conviction in Washington that the capabilities behind the rapid […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The strange times of missiles-led ‘peace’
US President Donald Trump (L) greets Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to address troops at the Al-Udeid air base southwest of Doha on May 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images It’s a strange thought that launching attacks on other countries could lead to peace, but that seems to be […]
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